Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and a National Certified Counselor in Georgia. Her passion is helping children, age 3 up to young people age 25 and their families restore and rebuild the peace they’ve lost in their lives. She believes humans are designed to be intimately connected with others in loving and secure relationships. When that connection and safety become absent or broken because of life’s difficulties, emotional pain and behavioral issues often arise that are difficult to navigate alone. Brittany’s focus is on providing individuals (ages 3–25) with the tools they need to overcome their inner struggles, navigate challenges, and develop resiliency. Some of her specialties include working with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation, ADHD, low self-esteem, divorce, grief, social skills/peer relationships, behavioral issues, transitional issues, and parent-child attachment work (helping parents connect with their children to build more meaningful relationships). She loves partnering with parents and other important professionals to help children reach their goals and succeed! Brittany has worked as a counselor in a variety of settings, such as nonprofit organizations, animal-assisted therapy programs (utilizing dogs, horses, and dolphins), private practice, and the school system. She primarily uses play therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help her clients achieve self-awareness and emotional healing. In her free time, Brittany enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and playing sports.

Nicole Thaxton, PhD, LPC, CPCS, is the co-founder and clinical director of Atlanta Wellness Collective with locations in  Roswell /Alpharetta, Marietta, and Acworth, Georgia. She is known for creating meaningful relationships and treatment plans with her clients and has worked with children, teens, adults, and families in private practice since 2016. Dr. Nicole understands “high-achieving” individuals and families and the unique challenges they face related to anxiety, stress, pressure, perfectionism, grief and loss, divorce, relationship issues, and trauma. When appropriate, she enjoys working with clients who wish to incorporate their faith into counseling. Dr. Nicole is highly effective at working with parents to set goals and better understand the challenges their teen is facing. Contact Dr. Nicole at www.atlwell.com.

Throughout the last 10 years, James has enjoyed working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families in numerous settings. For the past 20 years, he has served in various leadership positions in church and non-profit agencies. James and his beautiful wife, Saba, moved to Atlanta, Georgia early in 2020. James is Jamaican-American and was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a youth pastor, his passion for counseling blossomed and led him to pursue a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling through his denomination of origin at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. He later developed a holistic theological approach to counseling that incorporated Baptist and reformed insights integrated with clinical theory through a biblical perspective. James completed his doctorate in education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019. He is an assistant teacher there and shares a diverse voice in higher education. His dissertation focused on resilience and spiritual maturity. James integrates his passion for discipleship, leadership training, and strengthening believers to overcome life’s obstacles to help you practically experience the abundant life that Christ came to give us. He has served those who have experienced hurt, loss, anxiety, depression, anger, abuse, race-related issues, and trauma through insights provided by the Word of God. He is an advocate for those who desire to pursue truth and seek healing from setbacks and encourages clients to consistently apply what they learn and set accountability systems to maintain lasting joy. James is available to help those who desire to make change happen. He believes in second chances. We all fall short at times, but it takes courage, dedication, and patience to work through hard circumstances.

Bryan Stickney is a dedicated therapist in Atlanta who specializes in helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and addiction. His deep commitment to guiding others on their transformative journey toward healing and personal growth began with his own struggles with addiction and mental health. During his recovery, he experienced the immense value of therapy, which led him to realize his own calling to make a direct and meaningful impact on people’s wellbeing. Driven by this purpose, he earned a master’s degree in social work from Kennesaw State University. He also holds an undergraduate business degree from The University of Alabama and spent several years in the corporate world prior to becoming a licensed therapist. Those formative years taught him invaluable skills in leadership and effective communication and provided him with a unique perspective on how to view human interactions. Bryan's comprehensive academic journey has equipped him with an understanding of the human psyche, the intricacies of mental health, and a diverse range of therapeutic approaches. Throughout his career, Bryan has had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, from residential treatment at Skyland Trail to being a lead therapist with Caron Treatment Centers, where he focused on addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Most recently, he's been dedicated to private practice, where he's meticulously honed his clinical skills, leveraging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  If you're seeking therapy for addiction, substance use disorders, depression, and/or anxiety, Bryan's expertise and personal experiences uniquely equip him to guide you toward the life you deserve. His mission is to empower you to navigate life's complexities, attain self-awareness, and cultivate the resilience necessary for a fulfilling life. 

Juan is a licensed professional counselor who works with couples and individuals. He specializes in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, faith issues, life transitions, and sexual brokenness. He also does premarital and couples counseling. Juan is a bilingual therapist, fluent in English and Spanish.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and history, a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and a Master of Divinity degree. Before working as a professional counselor, Juan served as a pastor for six years.    Juan seeks to counsel from a biblical perspective and utilizes a gospel-centered approach. In addition, he draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches according to the client’s specific needs. He mainly uses interventions and insights from Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.    Juan is committed to being attuned to his clients and walking alongside them through their challenges and suffering. His goal is to create a safe environment where they can be vulnerable and he can extend kindness, grace, and the hope of Jesus to them.    Juan loves spending time with his wife and baby boy. He enjoys reading, traveling, drinking coffee, and playing and watching soccer.

Hannah Clark is a counselor offering therapeutic help to people from all walks of life. Her philosophy is that counseling is for everyone. Just like we go to the doctor for check-ups and take our cars to get the oil changed, mental health works the same way. She enjoys helping individuals of all ages notice when their “check engine” lights are coming on. Then, they can take a look under the hood before any costly maintenance needs to be done. Hannah has experience counseling individuals with issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, career transitions, other life transitions, and shame.  With her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, she feels confident integrating faith and spirituality into counseling. She is also EMDR trained and would be honored to collaborate with you on trauma-informed therapy around the parts of life that are the most difficult to talk about. Hannah finds it beneficial to integrate theories having to do with early childhood experiences and caregiver attachment bonds, along with emotion-focused theories. Hannah sees clients in-person at Restoration's Woodstock location. She also sees clients virtually.

My practice offers a path to help you heal and recover from emotional wounds and traumas; rebuild trust and intimacy connections ; and develop a healthier, more confident self-identity—all in a safe, affirming space. As a sex and trauma therapist, I am an EMDR and Somatic Attachment Practitioner with expertise in treating childhood and relationship trauma and PTSD. I also provide Christian-based sex therapy focused on developing sexual wholeness, deeper intimacy and connection, and emotional safety. I utilize Emotional Focused Therapy to help couples heal from infidelity traumas and resolve cycles of high stress conflicts. I am committed to helping my clients discover their paths to healing, recovery, and emotional wellness.

Paige is passionate about working with adults (college age and up) through life’s struggles, whether in their relationships, career, or personal lives. She values developing the therapeutic relationship and views the work as a collaborative effort to help clients better understand themselves to find purpose in their emotions, understand their self-worth, and make positive change. She is a client-centered therapist and uses a combination of techniques, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and strength-based techniques. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting and relationship conflicts, and separation/divorce.  Paige earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a certificate in trauma counseling from Richmont Graduate University. In 2021, she earned the Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) accreditation.

Kami enjoys walking alongside people who are hurting and helping them find healing, resolve past wounds, find solutions for problems, and strengthen or repair relationships. She enjoys working with a variety of clients from young children to adults. Kami's training in marriage and family therapy makes her uniquely qualified to provide counseling to couples for a range of issues, including affair recovery, communication and conflict resolution, and issues with intimacy and connection. Kami helps couples repair, reconnect, or strengthen their relationship and improve physical and emotional intimacy. Kami has advanced training in working with people who have experienced trauma such as abuse, combat trauma, or traumatic grief/loss, including training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Kami works with children from preschool age to teenagers and helps families navigate the challenges of life together. She received additional training in theology and faith-based counseling and likes to use Christian beliefs and practices for clients who desire to incorporate their faith in their counseling work.

Louise offers counseling for adult individuals and couples who have found themselves struggling with unexpected difficulties such as job loss, anxiety, and loving relationships that have grown painful. She enjoys joining clients as they work to clarify the beliefs and patterns that are feeding current struggles. Her clients can expect an individualized approach that will pull from cognitive behavioral theory, Gottman's relational theories, the Knowdell Career Transition Model, and more. Since 2017, Louise has offered neurofeedback via the Othmer method. Holding a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and a Master of Arts from Richmont Graduate University, Louise is also a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Her counseling experience has included both private practice and partial hospitalization settings. Louise also worked for several years in human resources and developed a heart for helping individuals manage the challenges of work and life. While she enjoyed that work, she wanted even greater freedom to assist individuals with finding healing and help in their daily lives, which led to her entering the counseling field. Louise practices near the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area in Georgia.